MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan confirmed that one person has died after being struck by an 18-wheeler on I-20 Monday evening. The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. near the 154 exit.
Officials on the scene say the male victim was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of I-20 when he was struck, ultimately being found in the westbound lanes. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Additional details will be released as they become available.
